Days of Our Lives spoilers and updates tease since Billy Flynn (Chad DiMera) actually quit DOOL several months ago, it will be a few more months before we actually see his exit.

But the big question is, how will Chad leave, will he be killed off, recast, or some other surprising turn, like moving away from Salem?

Billy’s Final Scenes As Chad Will Be In Early 2026

In just a few months, we will see the final scenes of Chad DiMera in early 2026-the big question is how he will leave the show. Will he be killed off, recast, or will some other unexpected event lead to his departure from Salem; let’s explore what’s ahead for this exit.

The announcement of Billy Flynn’s departure from Days of Our Lives was quite a surprise; he is moving to Young and the Restless for a new role created specifically for him.

Since Days films eight to nine months in advance, Chad DiMera will still be part of the storylines until early 2026. This means that as we approach Fall and Winter, we can expect DOOL to start preparing for Billy Flynn’s exit.

Behind The Scenes Photos Of A 60th Anniversary Photo Shoot Were Released

We recently got a glimpse of behind-the-scenes footage from a photo shoot celebrating the 60th anniversary-in the clips, Billy Flynn appeared alongside AnnaLynne McCord and Dan Feuerriegel. They portray the characters Chad, Cat Greene, and EJ DiMera, respectively.

This raises the question of why Cat is featured with these two characters, hinting at a possible love triangle or a shift in her feelings from Chad to EJ. With Chad set to leave Salem in the coming months, “Days of Our Lives” might be changing Cat’s storyline.

Since these scenes will air in November, it’s only a couple of months before Billy Flynn’s last episode-we could see some drama involving Chad, Cat, and EJ.

So, How Will He Be Written Out—If He Is?

Now, let’s discuss the possible ways Chad DiMera might leave the show-this could happen in a dramatic way, like being killed off, or he might simply leave town for some reason. There’s also the chance they could recast the role and find a new actor to play Chad instead of Billy Flynn.

The DiMera family often faces losses, but they usually find a way to return from the dead; if they decide to kill him off, he could easily be brought back later.

In fact, some DiMeras have died multiple times, like EJ, who has a history of returning after death; he’s currently in a precarious situation but is expected to recover soon.

With the unpredictable Clyde Weston (James Read) potentially waking from his coma, he could pose a threat to Chad’s safety.

They Could Recast Him

Of course, they could just recast him, possibly having Chad leave town for a few months and returning with a different face, like they did when Freddie Smith quit.

Freddie played Sonny Kiriakis until Zach Tinker took over the role, and Brandon Barash replaced the late Tyler Christopher as Stefan DiMera, later Jake DiMera, and then back to Stefan.

More recently, Cherie Jimenez took over Gabi Hernandez’ role after Camila Banus quit. Cady McClain took over Melissa Reeves’ role as Jennifer Deveraux when Melissa wasn’t available, and when Jen Lilley couldn’t continue as Theresa Donovan, Emily O’Brien took over.

Are New Actors Being Auditioned?

It’s possible that NBC’s Peacock soap has already found a replacement for Billy Flynn, but we might not be aware of it yet.

The delay is due to their filming schedule, which is often months in advance-currently nine months ahead-as a result, news tends to emerge long after events occur. Both character deaths and recasting are common ways the show handles actor departures.

Therefore, we might have to say goodbye to Chad, Billy, or both the actor and the character by 2026. For example, if an incident puts Chad in a coma, it typically leads to a recast of the role, even if Billy Flynn isn’t replaced immediately.

It Would Be Wonderful If Chad Found Abby Alive

A more fulfilling conclusion for fans could be for Chad to leave Salem and reunite with Abigail DiMera (Marci Miller), who may still be alive.

Chad has faced a lot since Clyde killed Abby, and he was further troubled by Cat’s fake Abby scheme-with Clyde in a coma and Abby’s grave empty, her fate remains uncertain.

Perhaps Clyde will awaken and reveal the truth, possibly indicating that he has Abigail hidden away and she is alive.

Alternatively, someone might inform Chad that they have information about Abby being safe and sound. Additionally, there are whispers that Gwen Rizczech (Emily O’Brien) knows what really happened.

Rumor Has It That Gwen Does Have The Answer

There are rumors or possibly a leak suggesting that Gwen might have information for Chad regarding her half-sister’s fate; Soap Dirt mentioned this in a spoilers video.

The thought of an off-screen reunion between Abby and Chad is appealing since it would mean they are back together, but it would be much better to see it happen on-screen in the show. A less satisfying scenario would be if Chad only gets a solid lead on Abby’s whereabouts.

He is uncertain whether he will find his wife alive or just her remains. In the meantime, Chad might be dating Cat, but most fans hope he will focus on finding Abigail long enough to discover if she survived the brutal stabbing by Clyde.

Chad Could Get A Hint Abby’s Alive, And Go Looking, Or Move Away From The Traumatic Memories

Chad might receive a clue that prompts him to pack the kids and leave them with Jennifer Horton and Jack Deveraux (Matthew Ashford) in Boston.

After that, he could leave Salem-he wants to find out if Abby is dead and give her a proper farewell, or he might reunite with her if she’s alive. This journey could serve as a way to write Chad DiMera out of the show as Billy Flynn departs.

One possibility is that Chad has a realization that he can’t stay in Salem due to painful memories. Although he’s growing closer to Cat, the disapproval from others might push him to move on and leave Cat behind.